Lianna Mullins clearly left her mark on the Oxbridge Academy softball program.

The senior standout helped lead the ThunderWolves to their best season in team history — all the way to the Class 4A state finals.

After Oxbridge went 13-7-1 in 2015, Mullins became the centerpiece in the team's turnaround in 2016, when the West Palm Beach program finished 25-3.

Mullins was dominant at starter, racking up a 17-2 record with a 1.43 ERA. The senior ace, who's been playing softball since she was five, also struck out 154 batters en route to the Wolves' first district title.

Opposing teams quickly found Mullins could do just as much damage at the plate. The Purdue signee, who doubled as the team's clean-up hitter, posted a .473 batting average with six home runs, 36 RBIs, 31 runs and 13 doubles.

"[Making states] was my main goal since freshman year," said Mullins. "So it was the best feeling to make it there."

While Mullins' on-field performance was impressive, her leadership was also a vital component to the team's success. One of just three seniors on the team, Mullins was tasked with leading a young starting line-up that featured four freshmen.

"I think my mindset [is my strength," said Mullins. "Always having a positive mentality and always being up for my teammates and myself. Being a pitcher, you have to have that mindset otherwise you'd lose it."

Mullins credited her dominance on the mound to an increased offseason workout plan, in which she honed in on her pitching.

"Spinning the ball was my biggest thing," said Mullins. "Being able to spin it and keep people off-balance. I worked a lot with my pitching coach Joanna Ferraro [in the offseason] and she's done a lot for me so far."

"I'm still trying to craft my spin on the ball and getting stronger and faster to get to the next level."